(from Porsche Press
Release) Porsche’s new 2007 911 GT3 will make its public
debut at the Geneva Motor Show on February 28, 2006. The latest
race-bred 911 sports coupe features a 415-horsepower naturally
aspirated engine with an 8,400 rpm redline, an active suspension
setup tuned for the track, and a mechanical limited-slip
differential.

In the 911 model range,
the GT3 provides uncompromising dynamics that let this street-legal
machine
easily make the transition to the racetrack. The 415-horsepower,
3.6-liter flat-Six engine produces a specific output of 115.3
horsepower-per-liter, among the highest of any naturally aspirated
production car. The Boxer engine’s power peak is reached at 7,600
rpm, on the way to an 8,400 rpm redline -- 200 rpm beyond the
previous GT3 model.

In addition to its
high-revving characteristics, the GT3 engine’s performance has been
fortified by careful attention to airflow rates. Changes to the
variable intake system include a throttle valve enlarged from 76 to
82 millimeters, optimized cylinder heads, and a low-backpressure
exhaust system.

To take advantage of the
extended-rev characteristics of the engine, the 2007 911 GT3
features a
revised six-speed manual transmission, with lower gear ratios for
2nd through 6th, as well as shortened shift lever throws. A new
change-up display, which illuminates the tachometer shortly before
the relevant engine speed is reached, provides GT3 pilots with an
additional signal to optimize shift timing.

The combination of a
more powerful, higher-revving engine and shortened gear ratios
produces
impressive acceleration figures, allowing the 2007 911 GT3 to reach
62 mph (100 km/h) from a standstill in 4.3 seconds, and 100 mph (160
km/h) from a standing start in 8.7 seconds. The top test-track speed
of the new 911 GT3 is 192 mph (310 km/h).

For the first time, the
911 GT3 boasts an active suspension. The standard Porsche Active
Suspension
Management (PASM) system offers two chassis in one: the basic
configuration is similar to that of the previous model and is
suitable for driving on alternating road surfaces. In Sport mode,
the system provides even firmer damping, enabling more focused
dynamics for the racetrack.

For the best possible
transmission of engine power to the road, the GT3 is equipped with a
comprehensive traction package, including new electronic Traction
Control adapted from the Carrera GT, standard-equipment 19-inch
sports tires, and a mechanical limited-slip differential. The new
Traction Control setup features traction-slip and drag-torque
control functions, allows safe traction under any driving
conditions, and can be completely disabled if desired.

The 2007 Porsche 911 GT3
will be available in North America beginning in August 2006. U.S.
pricing for the new model is $106,000.

Porsche Cars North
America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, GA, and its subsidiary,
Porsche Cars
Canada, Ltd., are the exclusive importers of Porsche sports cars and
Cayenne® sport utility vehicles for the United States and Canada. A
wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG,
PCNA employs approximately 300 people who provide Porsche vehicles,
parts, service, marketing and training for its 213 U.S. and Canadian
dealers. They, in turn, provide Porsche owners with best-in-class
service.